Tatong

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 53. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.5% born here. Only 8.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the 27.7% national average.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Only 1.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports no religious affiliation. At 47.3%, this is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 43.6% of residents completing Year 12. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by 13.7% of adults, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are notably low here, with a typical family earning $1,402 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 5.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of residents. Arthritis and heart disease are the most frequently reported conditions.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 22.6% volunteering and 33.3% performing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, both of which are far above the national average.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. The typical personal income for this group is $250, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Families are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. Couples without children are the most common household type at 45.9%.

Every single home in Tatong is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 47.0% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 25.2% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 19.2% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is largely tied to the land, with 23.7% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Unemployment is effectively non-existent at 0.0%.

Tatong is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.